Brines FT-1600 Mk2 Build

[Tripmaster]

Is the port supposed to be pulled out like that? It looks like it is pulled out of the hole like 1/2".

Yes it is. I was trialling different port lengths but the hole in the cabinet is a little bit tight and I haven't had time to lay the speakers flat to enable me push them flush.

Edit: My son has been in the lounge today and I didn't want to bring his attention to the holes. I have a feeling they may become a garage to park his toy cars

 

[chrisb]

Yes it is. I was trialling different port lengths but the hole in the cabinet is a little bit tight and I haven't had time to lay the speakers flat to enable me push them flush.

Edit: My son has been in the lounge to today and I didn't want to bring his attention to the holes. I have a feeling they may become a garage to park his toy cars

It might be a shame to spoil the aesthetics by covering the port opening with a small metal mesh speaker grille, but could be better than the alternative.

 

[chuyler1]

You could always wrap the port in some grill cloth before shoving it in.

 

[Tripmaster]

It might be a shame to spoil the aesthetics by covering the port opening with a small metal mesh speaker grille, but could be better than the alternative.

I thought about that, but I'll see how we go.

I really do need to fit some grills to drivers, I'm going to be on tender hooks at work tomorrow

 

[Puffin]

I have lots of black grille fabric.

 

[Tripmaster]

Hi Puffin

If you've got a small amount going I would be more than grateful!

 

[Tripmaster]

FYI the first album to be played with these speakers was Athena, a good recommendation!

 

[Puffin]

Whenever the name Athena is mentioned my mind wanders back to the classic Athena poster of the girl playing tennis.
Can't think why

 

[Tripmaster]

Hi there

I have recently posted a review of Bob's speakers on a UK audio site, please feel free to have a read.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3648

Regards

Richard

 

[gychang]

any chance for pictorial on how u built these?

gychang

 

[Tripmaster]

any chance for pictorial on how u built these?

gychang

Hi

I am currently putting together an audio projects website and I will be featuring my Brines speakers.

I don't have the pictures to hand at the moment but I will post a message on this thread when its up and running.

I hope this helps.

 

[Tripmaster]

Hi

I am thinking about adding a super tweeter to my speakers but would like to know if you have any suggestions for an enclosure?

Bob has recommended the FT17H. I would like to mount them in a small case on top of the existing speakers if possible.

http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/speaker_comp/pdf/ft17h.pdf

I don't necessarily need to use the FT17H you have better suggestion.

Thanks

My speakers

 

[Scottmoose]

Well, they don't need an enclosure, so you can make a simple box with the same finish as the main enclosure to stick on the top. The FT17 is a nice little unit, good as anything else you'll get for the price & works well with the 167.

 

[Tripmaster]

Well, they don't need an enclosure, so you can make a simple box with the same finish as the main enclosure to stick on the top. The FT17 is a nice little unit, good as anything else you'll get for the price & works well with the 167.

Thanks Scott

What would you recommend crossing the tweeter with?

 

[Scottmoose]

That's one of those 'how long is a piece of string' questions TBH. Depends on what you happen to like; I'd probably cap it off at ~12KHz initially & adjust from there. It shouldn't need any padding, IIRC Bob took some measures a while back & found its sensitivity to be pretty much identical to the 167.

 

[Tripmaster]

That's one of those 'how long is a piece of string' questions TBH. Depends on what you happen to like; I'd probably cap it off at ~12KHz initially & adjust from there. It shouldn't need any padding, IIRC Bob took some measures a while back & found its sensitivity to be pretty much identical to the 167.

Scott...what value cap would achieve ~12Khz?

 

[Scottmoose]

Try ~1.5uF. Just get a handful of cheap caps. & see which suits you best. Once you've done that, you can buy something fancier of the appropriate value if you feel the need.

 

[Tripmaster]

Try ~1.5uF. Just get a handful of cheap caps. & see which suits you best. Once you've done that, you can buy something fancier of the appropriate value if you feel the need.

Thanks Scott, that's good advice.